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Just Let Me Speak

Posted on June 3, 2026 by sputterpub

I quietly supported several folks,who worked in quantity but unlike me.Reacting to the expectations (pokes)of culture, gender, peers and family,they put in time. I didn’t garner thanksas much as latent, passive argument.I took unfair in stride. I don’t resentwhat never … Continue reading →

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She Will Forget

Posted on June 2, 2026 by sputterpub

She will forget, and doesn’t moderateher habits, so the added years abetthe problem – missing things and running late.She will forget. I don’t want her to feel she’s in my debt,so I try subtly to accommodate.It hurts to see her … Continue reading →

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For the Boys

Posted on June 1, 2026 by sputterpub

Although my parents picked at me, and mockedmy oddities, and disciplined me first(I was the oldest), and were sometimes shockedor charmed the way I spoke, and thought I nursedmy shrimp as prized beyond how each enjoysa favorite, though for years … Continue reading →

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Spectral Analysis

Posted on May 31, 2026 by sputterpub

For decades I confess admitting doubtabout my use of creativityto put to words my tales and verse, withoutexperiencing grief and tragedy,addiction, or profound insanity,for I’ve been blessed with health and loving stuff.Last week, I came upon epiphany –perhaps neurodivergence is … Continue reading →

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Appeerances

Posted on May 30, 2026 by sputterpub

Although I don’t sleep well, and I’m now coldin 70 degrees, without the sun,and seem to bruise if breeze attacks my holdon keys or bottle-tops, I am not done.My skin is crepe-like creased – I know I’m old,yet I’ve but … Continue reading →

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Requiem

Posted on May 29, 2026 by sputterpub

Another member of the familyexpired yesterday. We weren’t closeexcept in age – some years past 70 –related through our kids. She lost her mindbefore she gave up functionality,but even that forsook her over time.It’s been two years since she’d remember … Continue reading →

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ICU Review

Posted on May 28, 2026 by sputterpub

It seems a bit like being born again,surviving staying in the ICU.You’re patiently immobile, even whenyou’re conscious – you are helpless, and it’s trueyour favorite items will be oxygenand fluids. You may have a point of view,but after the experience, … Continue reading →

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Dismay Dues

Posted on May 27, 2026 by sputterpub

All three of us had narcissistic momswho gazed in mirrors more than at their girls.They blocked our feelings with their upraised palms,and teaching husband hunting, dropped no pearlsof useful wisdom. Each preferred her son,and deprecated women when they could.Transactional perspective … Continue reading →

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Map Madness

Posted on May 26, 2026 by sputterpub

I’ve often felt anxiety asleep –a dream of travel, racing to connect,or trying amid hurrying to keepmy stuff with me, to gather and inspectthe needful. If an omen, I neglectconsidering how it should guide my views.Last night the vision morphed … Continue reading →

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Male Mail

Posted on May 25, 2026 by sputterpub

I pulled the papers out a year ago –three stacks of correspondence from old friends,I stored for half a century or sowithin the trunk my father made, that tendsold paperwork and serves in table’s stead.I sent one batch, acknowledged soon … Continue reading →

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